How Many Satellites Have Fallen
Nov. 6, 2024
Falling Starlink satellites highlight orbital traffic concerns satellite falling to earth: 7 Key Facts about Satellite ERS-2 Did you know that a satellite crashes back to earth about once a week, on average? How Many Satellites Have Fallen
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